MXQ Pro Android TV Smart Box — My Honest Review & Comparison
So, I recently purchased the MXQ Pro Android TV Box — mostly because I wanted an affordable streaming solution to turn my aging, non-smart TV into something a little more useful. I wasn't anticipating top-of-the-line performance, but I was curious to see how much value this budget box could offer. Having now used it for a few weeks, here is what I discovered — the good, the bad, and how it stacks up against more polished competition. Unboxing & Setup The MXQ Pro comes in a very simple box — no frills, just the device, power cable, HDMI cable, and a remote control. The box is small and lightweight. Setup was straightforward: just plug into the HDMI port, power it on, and connect WiFi. The interface started into a custom Android 10 launcher, not official Android TV OS — and that's important because it doesn't have Google certification. ⚙️ Performance & Usability I tried the 4-core Amlogic S905 version with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage (some versions have 2GB/16GB or mor...